D.C. Locals Plan Their Inaugural Weekend By Dustin Wlodkowski
Residents of Washington D.C. are making weekend plans for the Inauguration of President Obama – either staying for events or staying far away.

Geithner Finally Confirmed By Cassidy Quinn Brettler — 1/27/09
President Barack Obama’s cabinet has a new addition. Timothy F.
Geithner was confirmed as Treasury Secretary today, after a long road
to the vote. Today, the Senate voted 60 to 34 in Geithner’s favor,
endorsing him as the best man for the job. However, this is a fairly
close vote for a cabinet ...

Frustration On Capitol Hill By Cassidy Quinn Brettler –1/21/09 Today, I met a lot of
senators and representatives… Correction: I met a lot of the P.R.
people for senators and representatives. Actually, I’ll be honest – I
met their secretaries.

Obama’s New Era Of Peace By Kaitlyn Fox— 1/20/09 In his
first address as President of the United States, Barack Obama promised
to use diplomacy to enforce the country’s security. He recognized that
although America is capable of building weapons and fighting wars,
“our power alone cannot protect us, nor does it entitle us to do as we
please.”

Katrina Victim Travels with Hope By Abbey Niezgoda — 1/20/09 For many, Hurricane Katrina is
on a list of mistakes made by the Bush administration. Criticism over
the delayed rescue response and failed government action continues
even today. For Martha Robins, the issue hits closer to home.

Victory and success for the press By Shannon Donahue –1/20/2009 We
found ourselves in the mix of hundreds upon thousands of Obama
supporters trying to attend the festivities on Inauguration Day. We
had all been credentialed and eagerly tried to find the Press
entrance, but were turned away at every street corner we encountered.

Anti-Abortion Activists Pound the Pavement By Abbey Niezgoda — 1/20/09 As many
gathered in celebration of the Inauguration, some protestors stood
with a specific purpose. Anti-abortion activists lined the corners of
12th and E street, holding signs that read “Abortion is an
ObamaNation.”

Cheap Seats By Jeff Young — 1/20/09 It is often
said that the true fans of sports teams are the ones crowded into the
bleachers. They have the cheapest seats and worst view, but make the
most noise.
If this level of fan-hood could be transferred to politics, then I
definitely met those fans today.

Care Packages Do Make a Difference By Valeria Villarroel — 01/19/2009 This morning Sergeant Mac
heard about the Operation Gratitude service event on the news. She
quickly called her friend, got directions, and made her way over to
the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium. She then got in line with the
other 15,000 or so volunteers and made a care package for a ...

Arab Americans Celebrate the Eve of the Inauguration By Cassidy Quinn Brettler —
1/20/2009 ‘Twas the night before the Inauguration, and it was time for
Arab Americans to celebrate. Many Arab Americans from all across the
country have been pledging their support for Barack Obama since the
beginning of his presidential campaign.

Heightened Security at the Obama Inauguration By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 1/20/09
It has been an extreme showing of security here in Washington for the
largest event ever to hit the nation’s capital. And today it became
even more intense as the city geared up for Barack Obama to take his
oath of office. Police, the National Guard, and federal agents
swarmed the National Mall ...

The Price of Having a Ticket By John Oliveira — 1/20/09 This morning’s historic
inauguration was seen in person by over a million people on the
National Mall in Washington D.C. I was one of the few to have one of
these limited tickets in my possession.

Feeling History, Facing Change By Abbey Niezgoda — 1/19/09 This
afternoon the line of people at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in
Washington, D.C. stretched for almost a mile. Many were there to
reflect on the past especially an unpopular war that had killed about
50,000 Americans.

MLK’s Spirit Lives in Volunteers By Jeff Young — 1/19/09 Martin
Luther King Jr. Day is a holiday with many different meanings. For
some, it’s a day of remembrance. For others, it’s a day to give. And
that’s exactly what was happening today outside the Martin Luther King
Jr. Memorial Library here in Washington, D.C.

Feeding America In The Nation’s Capitol By Sarah Aaskov — 1/19/09 Feeding America sponsored this
year’s outdoor food drive at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Thousands came out to volunteer their time to hand out clothing, serve
meals and take non perishable items for the hungry and homeless.

Awaiting the Surge By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 1/19/09
The country still has to wait for Barack Obama to be sworn in. But
already tens of thousands of people have crowded along the Capitol
Mall, just hoping to take in the powerful energy that is surrounding
D.C.

Picking Up Your Ticket to History By John Oliveira — 1/19/09 This morning supporters who were
lucky enough to win tickets to the historic inauguration of
President-elect Barack Obama were finally able to pick up their
tickets.

Kids’ Inaugural: We are the Future Concert By John Oliveira — 1/19/09 The
President-elect may be the most sought after person in Washington D.C.
but Monday night he had to share the spotlight with the likes of Miley
Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers. These young entertainers and others,
including rapper Bow Wow and cast members from the “High School
Musical” franchise were all tapped to appear.

The Quest for the Golden Ticket By Cassidy Quinn Brettler — 1/19/09 Well, apparently I won’t
get to meet Aretha…at least not yet. Today I went to the Kennedy
Center, in hopes of getting press access or at least tickets to the
“Let Freedom Ring” concert being held there tonight.

Remembering the Dream By Shannon Donahue — 1/19/09 This
evening, the Lady Soul herself Aretha Franklin will be performing at
the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. George Washington University
has teamed up with the Kennedy Center to pay tribute to Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.

It’s No Ordinary Soup Kitchen By Kailani Koenig-Muenster — 1/19/09
While today is a special occasion for many here in Washington, DC, for
others the Martin Luther King Day of Service lasts year-round. In the
nation’s capital today there were huge drives and small gatherings to
celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. and encourage volunteerism.

Lift Every Voice and Sing! By James O’Leary — 1/19/09 Last night after a long train ride
from Boston, I had the distinct pleasure of attending the
African-American Church Inaugural Ball. It was an exciting, emotional,
and exhausting experience.

Latino Inaugural Gala By John Oliveira — 1/18/09 Sunday night, commuters arriving at
Washington D.C.’s Union Station were greeted with station detours and
ball gowns. That is because Union Station helped kick off
President-elect Barack Obama’s Inaugural weekend with the Latino
Inaugural Gala.

We Are One Concert Emphasizes Diversity and Unity By Valeria Villarroel Espinoza —
01/19/09 In Washington, D.C. Sunday morning the crowd started to
gather at the Lincoln Memorial at 3 a.m. for the “We Are One”
Inaugural concert. The concert started at 2:30 pm in front of 400,000
people. The crowd extended from the Lincoln Memorial down the entire
length of the National Mall down to ...